Dr. Venkatakrishna Kakkilaya M.D.
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
1501 Kings Hwy Department Of Pediat Shreveport LA, 71103About
Dr. Venkatakrishna Kakkilaya is a Neonatal-Perinatal Physician practicing in Shreveport, LA. Dr. Kakkilaya cares for the critically ill newborn and premature infants. Neonatal-Perinatal Physicians treat conditions such as breathing disorders, birth defects, infections, and any other life-threatening medical problems. They coordinate with their young patients families and other physicians to determine appropriate treatment.
Education and Training
Karnatak University, Karnatak Medical College, Hubli, India
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Awards
- 2010 Finalist
Fellowships
- Louisiana State University Medical Center, Neonatal-perinatal Medicine 2010
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